Reflections on Values
By Toyin Falola It was a privilege to have been given spaces and large audiences to speak on various aspects of values, notably at three Convocation Lectures at the University of Ilorin, University of Mkar, and Chrisland University, back-to-back in October. I close this series of lectures with this brief reflection on why values […]
Soldiers rescue woman from committing suicide
The 81 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) soldiers have prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by the Division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, on Monday. Ayeni said Spark attempted to take her […]
Oncologist seeks establishment of more cancer research centres
Dr Temitope Olatunji-Agunbiade, an Oncologist, has appealed to the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward providing more research centres and health facilities, to improve cancer care in the country. Olatunji-Agunbiade, also a consultant radiation and clinical oncologist at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of […]
Indian envoy declares open Afro-Asian restaurant in Lagos
Chandramouli Kern, Consul General of India in Lagos, says Indians have been recognised as the biggest investors in Nigeria with over $27 million cumulative investment and no fewer than 200 companies. Kern said this on Sunday while declaring open “Anchor Restaurant”, an Afro-Asian restaurant in Lagos. “This is of great pride to us […]
Why I dumped PDP, by Utazi
Senator Chukwuka Utazi, a former Senator representing Enugu-North Senatorial District of Enugu State, says he quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because the “ideals that attracted him to the party have receded into oblivion”. The Senator, who represented the district between 2015 and 2023, submitted his resignation letter to the Chairman of PDP in […]
Unhappy workers will affect productivity, declares NAN MD
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Mohammed Ali, has said unhappy workers will negatively affect productivity of any organisation. He made this remark at a lecture by the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapter, on Friday in […]
Science and Values
By Toyin Falola Every region, culture, and society contributes unique threads of knowledge, customs, and viewpoints to the great fabric of human civilization. Africa, widely regarded as the cradle of humanity, has a vibrancy of cultures and histories that is unrivalled in its depth and complexity. The dynamic interplay between science and values is […]
Zulum assures IDPs of speedy completion of 1,000 housing units
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has assured the displaced people of Logumani and Gajibo communities that they would soon be resettled back to their communities. The two communities in Ngala and Dikwa Local Government Areas were destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents and residents displaced since 2014. The governor, however, had good news for […]
Army, police rescue two abducted corps members in Katsina
The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have rescued two National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members, kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the courageous effort […]
Nollywood movie `Dangerous Mission’ emerges overall best film
A Nollywood movie, ‘Dangerous Mission,’ has emerged overall best film and received the Golden Jury Award at the grand finale of the 20th edition of the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF). The movie won three awards in Abuja on Thursday night at the closing ceremony of the festival with the theme titled “Beyond […]
